Shock and Delight

An easy transition from the first episode; evolving Daphne's storyline and giving some background on Simon. Though lovely costumes and great music, storyline wasn't very exiting or surprising.

Episode 2: A good prolongation episode involving characters, having required development, moving the story forward, again beautiful setting, set-up, photography and filming. Things are beginning to shape up.

Daphne has made an arrangement with Simon Basset that should bring her some attention with potential suitors.

However her brother Anthony has told Lord Berbrooke that he would be a good match for Daphne. Something she is not happy given that she has seen Berbrooke's true colours.

Now it is understandable that Anthony would not think Simon would be suitable for his sister. He is a reprobate, a cad and a scoundrel. Anthony has known Simon for years.

Flashbacks show Simon as a child and his relationship with his father. A childhood that left Simon emotionally damaged and bitter.

If Daphne thinks Simon is the one for her, she is going to be in for a shock.

Simon's backstory was a much needed device to flesh out his character. Berbrooke was appropriately devious, a cartoonish villain.

My wife has certainly enjoyed the first two episodes of Bridgerton. She only found out about it through word of mouth. Then told me to put it on for her.

Curiously the audience this show is intended for absolutely abhor privilege of any kind in reality. All I see is privilege - wealthy people doing nothing all day and dancing around a Champaign glass tower at a ball at night. Having status in real life is wrong but adored in Shondaland.